🌟Feature Friday🌟
Today we’re celebrating Tammy Grafius, who serves in Payroll/Substitutes at the Topsail High School front office. Tammy is known for her caring spirit and dedication to helping others. When a colleague reached out late one evening, worried about finding a sub while caring for a sick child, Tammy’s response said it all: “You worry about that little guy, and I’ll take care of work.” That kind of compassion is what makes her such a valued part of the THS family.
Tammy’s impact goes far beyond the front office. She is a familiar face at sporting events, theater productions, and school activities, showing her love and support for Topsail students long after they graduate. Her enthusiasm, reliability, and heart for people make her a role model and a true representative of the Topsail community.
Thank you, Tammy, for all that you do for the students, staff, and families of Pender County Schools. 💛💙
Today we’re celebrating Tammy Grafius, who serves in Payroll/Substitutes at the Topsail High School front office. Tammy is known for her caring spirit and dedication to helping others. When a colleague reached out late one evening, worried about finding a sub while caring for a sick child, Tammy’s response said it all: “You worry about that little guy, and I’ll take care of work.” That kind of compassion is what makes her such a valued part of the THS family.
Tammy’s impact goes far beyond the front office. She is a familiar face at sporting events, theater productions, and school activities, showing her love and support for Topsail students long after they graduate. Her enthusiasm, reliability, and heart for people make her a role model and a true representative of the Topsail community.
Thank you, Tammy, for all that you do for the students, staff, and families of Pender County Schools. 💛💙
Thank you to our awesome booster club for purchasing new soccer goals! Thanks to Coach Batson for putting them together!
Todays home events include soccer and tennis. See you there...go Pirates!
Tickets can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/school/NC2373
Tickets can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/school/NC2373
🎓Is your student considering a future at a U.S. Service Academy?
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 20, 2025, as U.S. Senator Ted Budd hosts a Service Academy Day for North Carolina families.
This free event is a great opportunity for high school students and their parents to explore what it takes to attend one of the five prestigious U.S. military service academies. Representatives will be on hand to answer questions and share key information about eligibility, nominations, and the application process.
📍 Open to all high school students and families
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 20, 2025, as U.S. Senator Ted Budd hosts a Service Academy Day for North Carolina families.
This free event is a great opportunity for high school students and their parents to explore what it takes to attend one of the five prestigious U.S. military service academies. Representatives will be on hand to answer questions and share key information about eligibility, nominations, and the application process.
📍 Open to all high school students and families
🎉 HOCO is right around the corner! 🎉
📅 Date: Saturday, September 27th
⏰ Time: 7–10 PM
🎟 Ticket Sales:
September 15th – Seniors only
September 16th – Open to all students
✅ All outstanding fees/fines must be paid prior to purchasing a ticket.
Tickets can be purchased before and after school at the Pirate. ⚓️
Don’t miss out on one of the biggest events of the year! 💃🕺✨
📅 Date: Saturday, September 27th
⏰ Time: 7–10 PM
🎟 Ticket Sales:
September 15th – Seniors only
September 16th – Open to all students
✅ All outstanding fees/fines must be paid prior to purchasing a ticket.
Tickets can be purchased before and after school at the Pirate. ⚓️
Don’t miss out on one of the biggest events of the year! 💃🕺✨
Come out to cheer on our Pirate soccer teams as they take on the Heide Trask Titans!
Tickets can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/school/NC2373
Tickets can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/school/NC2373
Welcome to the first issue of the Pirate Post! A special thanks goes to our Journalism students and their advisor Ms. Elizabeth Hedgepeth for sharing the story of Topsail High through the lens of students! Please use the link below to learn about important news and information from Topsail High School. Go Pirates!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cxSn9ZiezRWs59v_Y0Tu_d5H8UhNIrDU/view?usp=sharing
Check out this weeks athletic events! Go Pirates!
👏From bus drivers and custodians to office staff and support specialists—every PCS employee makes a difference. Feature Friday is our chance to recognize them.
Nominate an outstanding PCS employee and help us say THANK YOU! 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
👏Desde choferes de autobús y personal de limpieza hasta el personal de oficina y especialistas de apoyo—cada empleado de PCS marca la diferencia. El Viernes de Estrellas es nuestra oportunidad de reconocerlos.
Nombra a un empleado destacado de PCS y ayúdanos a decir 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
Nominate an outstanding PCS employee and help us say THANK YOU! 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
👏Desde choferes de autobús y personal de limpieza hasta el personal de oficina y especialistas de apoyo—cada empleado de PCS marca la diferencia. El Viernes de Estrellas es nuestra oportunidad de reconocerlos.
Nombra a un empleado destacado de PCS y ayúdanos a decir 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
It's here...our first home Friday night lights of the year! Pack the stands as our Pirates take on the Northside-Jacksonville Monarchs at 7pm.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/school/NC2373
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/school/NC2373
Please make plans to join us at our next PTSO meeting on September 15th. See you soon!
It's time to celebrate! I am delighted to share that the work of our teachers and students has maintained our standard of excellence as measured by North Carolina's school accountability model! For the 2024-25 school year, we earned an 82 school performance grade (SPG). Our students exceeded growth and earned the second highest growth index for THS since growth has been reported! Students, with the exceptional instruction by our teachers, have now exceeded growth in three consecutive years and six out of the past nine years! Additionally, we maintained a greater than 95% graduation rate and students exceeded the state and national average on the ACT! Go Pirates!
It is also important to note the impact our families have on our performance. You value education and support our teachers, so they may offer students a high quality learning experience. Thank you for affording us the honor to teach your children!
Please join me in congratulating our staff and students!
It is also important to note the impact our families have on our performance. You value education and support our teachers, so they may offer students a high quality learning experience. Thank you for affording us the honor to teach your children!
Please join me in congratulating our staff and students!
🍎 It’s back—Teacher Tuesday!
Each week, we highlight the amazing educators who make PCS such a special place to learn and grow.
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
¡Está de regreso—Martes de Maestros!
Cada semana destacamos a los increíbles educadores que hacen de PCS un lugar tan especial para aprender y crecer.
¿Conoces a un maestro que siempre da más de lo esperado? ¡Nóminalo hoy! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
Each week, we highlight the amazing educators who make PCS such a special place to learn and grow.
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
¡Está de regreso—Martes de Maestros!
Cada semana destacamos a los increíbles educadores que hacen de PCS un lugar tan especial para aprender y crecer.
¿Conoces a un maestro que siempre da más de lo esperado? ¡Nóminalo hoy! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
Some reminders about tomorrows home football game! Go Pirates!
Student Spotlight
🌟Do you know a PCS student who deserves the spotlight? 🌟
We’re looking for students who inspire, achieve, lead, and make a difference in their schools and community.
Nominate a student today and help us share their story with the PCS family!💙💛 Nominate Here - https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟¿Conoces a un estudiante de PCS que merece ser destacado? 🌟
Buscamos estudiantes que inspiren, logren, lideren y marquen la diferencia en su escuela y comunidad.
¡Nomina a un estudiante hoy y ayúdanos a compartir su historia con la familia PCS!💙💛 https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟Do you know a PCS student who deserves the spotlight? 🌟
We’re looking for students who inspire, achieve, lead, and make a difference in their schools and community.
Nominate a student today and help us share their story with the PCS family!💙💛 Nominate Here - https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟¿Conoces a un estudiante de PCS que merece ser destacado? 🌟
Buscamos estudiantes que inspiren, logren, lideren y marquen la diferencia en su escuela y comunidad.
¡Nomina a un estudiante hoy y ayúdanos a compartir su historia con la familia PCS!💙💛 https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
Check out todays home events!
Tickets can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/school/NC2373
Tonight is Military Night for volleyball- all members of the military, active and retired, get in for free!
Tickets can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/school/NC2373
Tonight is Military Night for volleyball- all members of the military, active and retired, get in for free!
Hope everyone enjoyed the extra day of rest as we gear up for another full week of athletic events!
*Croatan is CASH ONLY for Thursdays away soccer games!
*Croatan is CASH ONLY for Thursdays away soccer games!
Save the Date: A photographer from Strawbridge Studios will be at your school on 9/17/2025 to photograph your Fall pictures (general student body).
The link below will allow parents to sign up to receive email updates about their child's school portraits after picture day. These emails are sent to announce important things like when images are ready for viewing online, when novelty items are available for purchase and when new deals and promotions are being offered. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school.
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/topsail-high-school/fall-pictures-9-17-2025-77/optIn
Come support the JV football team tonight at 6pm! Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/school/NC2373
